Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation: The Art of Interpretation

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Product Description Arrhythmia Recognition, Second Edition teaches any student how to interpret a rhythm strip using foundational concepts and a step-by-step approach, covered in an unintimidating, conversational writing style that facilitates learning of this complex subject. This text is appropriate for anyone--nurses, physician assistants, cardiovascular technicians, allied health professionals, paramedics, medical students, and physicians--wishing to learn how to accurately interpret based on a solid understanding of electrophysiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms in the heart, and how these translate to the rhythm strip. It is also an excellent reference text for instructors wishing to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation. This edition includes full coverage of wide-complex tachycardias in four chapters: the basics, the criteria, the approach, and a chapter on synthesis/interpretation, presented in a case study format. Beginner's Perspective boxes written by someone new to arrhythmia recognition provide tips and insight on how to approach the material as a beginner. This edition also includes chapter objectives written to Bloom's taxonomy. About the Author Tomas B. Garcia, MD Dr. Tomas B. Garcia received his undergraduate degree from Florida International University. While applying to medical school, Dr. Garcia was licensed and practiced as an EMT in the state of Florida. Dr. Garcia received his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida and subsequently received board certification in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Garcia taught and practiced in the Emergency Department of the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts and Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia. His main area of interest is emergency cardiac care and he lectures nationally on topics related to these issues.In addition to working on the third edition of his book, 12-lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, published by JB Learning, Dr. Garcia is spearheading an educational Internet site on electrocardiography and arrhythmia recognition at ekgfacts.com. Daniel J. Garcia, MD Daniel J. Garcia received his Bachelor’s degree in the Biological Sciences from Barry University. He is co-author of the YouTube educational series Arrhythmia Recognition, The Art of Education, which is an educate-the-educator series on the topic of arrhythmia recognition. He is presently attending the Tulane University School of Medicine to complete his medical degree. During his time there, he founded the ECG Club of Tulane University and served as the president for two years.